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An Interview with Yiftah Curiel

Among the expensive cars with diplomatic plates and quasi-palatial buildings, the small Israeli embassy is easy to miss. The two police officers armed with large rifles, however, aren’t. The building is uniquely under armed guard. Arrangements for my earlier scheduled interview with Yiftah Curiel, head spokesperson for the embassy, were disrupted after...
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By , Feb. 5, 2016

Midsomer Murders – A Dying Art

Finally, after three dodgy episodes, this series of Midsomer has finally turned out an enjoyable one that actually works as a mystery too – miracles do happen. ‘A Dying Art’ is certainly not the best episode of the show, with a puzzle that is probably a little too easy to...
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By , Feb. 5, 2016

Tales from the Borderlands Review

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was with great excitement that I snatched up a heavily discounted copy of Tales from the Borderlands during the Christmas sales; I loved The Wolf Among Us, and The Walking Dead had me on the verge of tears with its magisterial tragedy. Another title from Telltale Games was most...
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By , Feb. 5, 2016

Ready, Steady … Beef and Guinness Stew

Fancy some comfort stew this Sunday? Try out Heidi Selwood’s latest recipe … If you enjoy delicious casseroles then you’ll love this recipe for a classic stew with an Irish twist. Instead of having a roast dinner this Sunday, why not try an alternative that still has the classic British...
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By , Feb. 5, 2016

#TimetoTalk about Mental Health

Struggling with mental health? Hannah Campling reminds us that stigma still exists, and now is the time to talk about mental health… On 4 February 2016, Time to Change are holding a nationwide Time to Talk day. Time to Change is an anti-stigma campaign run by Mind and Rethink Mental...
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By , Feb. 4, 2016